Since it began in 1963, the Lions Medical Research Foundation has supported internationally recognized medical research in a diversity of areas. The Foundation does this by funding early career medical researchers. This nurturing, results in future medical successes giving health benefits to all. Some examples of research: Parkinson's Disease, Kidney disease, Asthma, Urodynamics, Anti-venom, Immunology, Ophthalmology, Toxicology, Perinatal, Schizophrenia, Diabetes, Skin Cancer, Cord Blood, In-vitro Corneal Transplant, Cancer therapies, Bone & Joint Disease and many others.

The Quest is State Wide and run each financial year with a Personality Winner and a Charity Winner being announced at the Quest Grand Final in June.

Meet our 2014-15 entrant - Kirsten Grigor!

Hi,My name is Kirsten Grigor and I am a 20 year old student, studying a bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Sunshine Coast. I also work part time in my family businesses at Landsborough IGA and Birdy Boutique. I thoroughly enjoy playing various sports, including touch football, running, netball and personal training. My passion lies in traveling and seeing all parts of the world and wish to, once completing my degree, combine the two working both rurally within Australia and overseas.

As the Maleny entrant for Lions medical research Miss Personally Quest, I hope to raise as much funds and awareness for medical research as possible as well as work alongside many supportive lions members. I look forward to working with the Lions club of Maleny and endeavour to make a long lasting relationship.

Thank you

Our Past Entrants:

The Maleny Blackall Rage Lions are proud to have supported Rene Jones in 2011-12 and Felicity Grigor in 2012-13. Congratulations to Felicity who was named as the Personality Winner at the 2013 Quest Grand Final in Brisbane.

Through the support of the Lions Members, her family and friends and her Local Community Felicity raised approximately $8,000. She held sausage sizzles, sold tickets in and Art Union and a Quilt raffle, sold roses on Valentines Day, held a barefoot bowls event, fundraised at the Kilcoy Races, and held a movie night, SkyFall, at the Caloundra Cinema.

Felicity Grigor - Personality Winner 2012/13

Renee Jones - 2011/12

Benefits of Entering The Quest:

Women over 18 years are encouraged to participate in the Quest to be instrumental in making a difference to the health of present and future generations. Entrants gain self confidence, public speaking experience, knowledge in marketing and event organisation, gain insights into effective communication, friendships and higher self esteem. The Quest is a life journey of personal development.

Are You Interested in Being an Entrant in The Lions Medical Research Personality Quest?

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Quest as an entrant (or participating in this worthy activity in other ways) please contact the Quest Coordinator at the Maleny Blackall Range Lions or you may contact the Quest Office directly.